There is no doubt that puppyhood is a challenging time. But with patience and plenty of love, the rewards are limitless. I’m currently in the thick of it as I am raising a 10-week-old Golden Retriever puppy, and I want to share some of puppy life’s challenges and rewards. So if you’re considering getting a …
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I am an American who has deeply admired Queen Elizabeth II for being a stable force in the world, her dedication to duty, England, and her people. Queen Elizabeth was a graceful, kind, and noble queen whose passing saddens me! Queen Elizabeth II will have many tributes, but as a fellow animal lover, I want …
This October, it will be two years since my back injury. After all the weekly chiropractic adjustments and therapy, I have progressed from being unable to walk to walking with a cane and finally no longer need the cane. Combining the recovery with the COVID quarantine and becoming a home cook, I need a personal …
This was Teddy and Bear’s first meeting. Bear is Teddy’s nephew. Bear and I are leaving Argus Golden Retrievers. There’s just something about puppies that brings me happiness. Maybe it’s their big, soulful eyes or how they wag their tails in excitement. Or perhaps it’s because they are always eager to please. Whatever it is, …
Recently Jim and I became aware of a mystery animal in our backyard in Tracy. At first, we were concerned that the animal might be a skunk. We are entirely comfortable with skunks in Arnold, but Tracy? We live next to a large active Almond Orchard and have had a skunk in the backyard. So …
